About This Pepper
Kanthari is tiny round pepper from Kerala, India, with devastating heat. Rating 75,000-125,000 SHU makes it one of hottest Indian peppers. These marble-sized peppers pack intense punch. Essential in Keralite cuisine for serious heat. Used sparingly due to intensity. Excellent for fiery chutneys and pickles. The round shape is distinctive. Very productive tall plants. The heat is immediate and intense. One of few Indian C. frutescens varieties. Handle with caution.
Flavor Profile
Very hot with intense bite
Culinary Uses
Kerala cuisine, fiery chutneys
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Growing Information
Difficulty
Moderate
Days to Harvest
90-100 days
Plant Height
36-48 inches